Question

What are beverage crops? Examples of beverage crops.

Answer 1

Hint: Beverages are liquids to consume other than water. They are drinks. Any potable liquid is a beverage. It is a liquid, which is intended for consumption and it is a drinkable liquid. Its basic function is thirst satisfaction. It plays an important role in human culture. It is a less formal word for the drink. The word ‘beverage’ is derived from the latin word ‘bever’, which means rest after work. It provides energy and refreshness to our body.

Complete answer
Beverage crops are the crops which provide a potable beverage other than water. It also includes starch and sugar, which are used in making beverages. Tea is the significant beverage crop in India.
Examples of beverage crops:
There are so many varieties of beverage crops, namely barley, rice, Palmira, coconuts, grapes, sorghum, maize, sugarcane, corn, palm, coffee, tea, sugar beet, lemongrass, agave, cocoa, grain, hopes, lemon, apples. They are used to produce beer, sorghum beer, palm wine, grape wine, alcohol, tea, coffee, cider, corn syrup, lemonade and tequila.

Additional Information:
Fruits producing beverages are usually grown during the summer season. Grains used in production of alcoholic drinks are cultivated in winter and harvested in late spring.

Note:
Beverages are divided into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages contain alcohol, while non-alcoholic ones are devoid of alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages are further divided into refreshing, stimulating and nourishing beverages. Alcoholic beverages are further classified into fermented alcoholic beverages and distilled alcoholic beverages. Refreshing beverages refreshes our body, while stimulating beverages stimulate the body fluids. Nourishing beverages provide nourishment to the body. Fermented beverages are produced by fermentation process and distilled beverages are made by distillation.